BEIJING, Oct. 21 (Xinhuanet) -- A third US soldier has pleaded guilty to five charges of abusing Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison at a court martial in Baghdad.

    Staff Sergeant Ivan "Chip" Frederick admitted on Wedneday to allegations of conspiracy, dereliction of duty, maltreatment of detainees, assault, and committing indecent acts.

    The 38-year-old is expected to be sentenced Thursday after his first day of hearing at US military base near Iraq's international airport.

(CRIENGLISH.com)